The latest iteration of the Apple TV comes with a brand new remote which is unlike the previous generation. While the remote comes with the basic functions of a remote, it also sports a touchpad where users can use it for quick navigation. It also comes with built-in sensors so that it can also be used as a gaming controller.
However if there is one thing that it does not do well, it would be typing which is admittedly rather slow and tedious, but the good news is that there is now an app for that. The folks at MacRumors have uploaded a video which shows off the upcoming “Remote” app for the Apple TV. The app was announced at WWDC but the video goes into detail what it can do.
For starters we suppose the obvious is that the onscreen keyboard in the app will make typing a whole lot easier. Also given that your iPhone comes with the same sensors like an accelerometer and a gyroscope, it will also be able to pull double duty as a gaming controller and offer up the same features as the current Apple TV remote.
Siri voice commands are also supported, such as dictation. The app is currently only available to developers and while there is no release date set yet, we can only imagine that it will probably be released alongside iOS 10 this coming fall.